“Scared money don’t make money.” That philosophy ultimately guided the Indiana Pacers as they assembled a trade package strong enough to convince the Los Angeles Clippers to part ways with 29-year-old center Ivica Zubac.
All-Defensive center Ivica Zubac has been traded to the Indiana Pacers after a seven-year run with the LA Clippers. It was officially announced Thursday evening that Zubac is headed to Indiana in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson and draft picks.
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The Indiana Pacers got into the NBA trade deadline action right before the 3 pm ET cutoff. The Pacers acquired Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, along with Kobe Brown, in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and one second-round pick.
That tiny moment of chance could determine whether Indiana builds the next Eastern Conference dynasty — or simply stays close, forever knocking on the door.
Days after sending Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Clippers traded their All-Defensive center Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin and two first-round picks.
The Pacers have a handful of directions they could go at the deadline. Holding onto their top draft pick and maintaining those top odds might be the most important goal of all.
INDIANA — The Indiana Pacers are leading the race to land Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac in a deadline-day trade, sources told Jake Fischer of The People’s Insider.
With the NBA trade deadline just hours away, front offices across the league are working the phones, attempting to finalize deals before the clock expires.
The Jarrett Allen rumors continue to build as the Indiana Pacers look for answers before the NBA Trade Deadline. At the same time, sources say Indiana have contacted the Cleveland Cavs about the veteran center, putting a Pacers trade firmly on the radar.
The Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers are far removed from playoff contention, but both teams could figure prominently in this week's trade deadline discussions.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam made it to the 2026 All-Star team. The NBA announced the news on Sunday, with Siakam joining Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Johnson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Norman Powell, Scottie Barnes and Jalen Duren as the reserves from the Eastern Conference.
The Indiana Pacers continue a four-game homestand on Monday looking to extend a rare winning streak to three games with the Houston Rockets visiting Indianapolis.
Andrew Nembhard had 26 points and 10 assists, Pascal Siakam added 25 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 129-124 on Saturday in Indianapolis.